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DISCLAIMER: Natural Standard developed the above evidence-based information based on a thorough systematic review of the available scientific articles. For comprehensive information about alternative and complementary therapies on the professional level, go to www.naturalstandard.com. Selected references are listed below.

Adams RP. Systematics of Juniperus section Juniperus based on leaf essential oils and random amplified polymorphic DNAs (RAPDs). Biochem.Syst.Ecol. 7-1-2000;28(6):515-528.

Argento A, Tiraferri E, Marzaloni M. [Oral anticoagulants and medicinal plants. An emerging interaction]. Ann Ital.Med Int 2000;15(2):139-143.

Asakura K, Matsuo Y, Oshima T, et al. omega-agatoxin IVA-sensitive Ca(2+) channel blocker, alpha-eudesmol, protects against brain injury after focal ischemia in rats. Eur.J Pharmacol. 4-7-2000;394(1):57-65.

Barrero AF, Arseniyadis S, Quilez del Moral JF, et al. First synthesis of the antifungal oidiolactone C from trans-communic acid: cytotoxic and antimicrobial activity in podolactone-related compounds. J Org.Chem. 4-19-2002;67(8):2501-2508.

Buckle J. Use of aromatherapy as a complementary treatment for chronic pain. Altern.Ther.Health Med 1999;5(5):42-51.

Cool LG, Adams RP. A pregeijerene isomer from Juniperus erectopatens foliage. Phytochemistry 2003;63(1):105-108.

Gardner DR, Panter KE, James LF, et al. Abortifacient effects of lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) and common juniper (Juniperus communis) on cattle. Vet.Hum.Toxicol. 1998;40(5):260-263.

Johnson W. Final report on the safety assessment of Juniperus communis extract, Juniperus oxycedrus extract, Juniperus oxycedrus tar, Juniperus phoenicia extract, and Juniperus virginiana extract. Int J Tox 2001;20 (sup 2):41-56.

Johnston WH, Karchesy JJ, Constantine GH, et al. Antimicrobial activity of some Pacific Northwest woods against anaerobic bacteria and yeast. Phytother Res 2001;15(7):586-588.

Koruk ST, Ozyilkan E, Kaya P, et al. Juniper tar poisoning. Clin.Toxicol.(Phila) 2005;43(1):47-49.

Leitner J, Hofbauer F, Ackerl M. [Poisoning with a podophyllin-containing wart-treating tincture]. Dtsch.Med Wochenschr. 7-12-2002;127(28-29):1516-1520.

Martin AM, Queiroz EF, Marston A, et al. Labdane diterpenes from Juniperus communis L. berries. Phytochem.Anal. 2006;17(1):32-35.

Nakanishi T, Iida N, Inatomi Y, et al. Neolignan and flavonoid glycosides in Juniperus communis var. depressa. Phytochemistry 2004;65(2):207-213.

Salido S, Altarejos J, Nogueras M, et al. Chemical studies of essential oils of Juniperus oxycedrus ssp. badia. J Ethnopharmacol 2002;81(1):129-134.

Sanchez de Medina F, Gamez MJ, Jimenez I., et al. Hypoglycemic activity of juniper "berries". Planta Med 1994;60(3):197-200.

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